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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.32, 1,565.13 and 394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.32, 1,565.13 and 394 is: 591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.32 : 1,565.13 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.32/1,565.13 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.32x = 1,565.13 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.32x = 616,661.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,661.22/1,043.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.06

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